As The State reported, Rice and a second man were shot near Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Hopkins. Rice died in the hospital two days later. The second victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The teen’s mother told The State her son was standing up for a younger classmate when he was shot.

Today I spoke with the grieving mother of Amon Rice. Rice was shot last Thursday and died Saturday. His mother tells us what she misses most about her son and how she wants the world to remember him @WLTXpic.twitter.com/rFaiYqr5ZA

Investigators have told The State and others a group of individuals met to settle a dispute.

Per State Law Enforcement Division records obtained by The State, Davenport was arrested by Columbia police in February 2016 on charges of first-degree burglary, kidnapping, pointing and presenting a firearm and third-degree assault and battery. Although a grand jury indicted him on all the charges, Davenport pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor assault charge and the remaining charges were dismissed, records obtained by The State show.

He now faces 30 years to life in prison if convicted on the murder charge in Rice’s death.

Rest in Heaven young fella…will truly miss your competitive spirit, those big ole eyes and that smile. You’re in God’s backcourt now, the best of them all! pic.twitter.com/EW6vyh83Zj